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India is one of the fastest growing Media and Entertainment market in the world, Says MoS Murugan
Indian film industry produces highest number of films in the world every year
India is one of the fastest growing Media and Entertainment market in the world, says Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was addressing the Valedictory session of the Dakshin – South India Media and Entertainment Summit organized by Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region.
While addressing the audience he said that Indian film industry produces highest number of films in the world every year. It gives bread and butter to millions of people. Contribution of Indian film industry in our nation building is immense. India is also emerging as one of the major destination for high end services like animation, VFX, editing , dubbing and sub-titling. Lots of Hollywood movies like Jungle Book, Life of Pie, Skyfall and many more got their VFX and animation in India, he added.
While talking about the movies, Minister said Films are the soul of India and we closely associate ourselves with the roles our film stars play. The southern film industry has truly enriched the Indian film industry.
He said this year India is also celebrating the Birth Centenary of legendary film maker Sh Satyajit Ray. The world of movies and entertainment shall ever be indebted to these great stalwarts.
Following is the full text of speech –
The ICON Dr A R Rahman, World Famous Music Composer
Thiru Mani Ratnam , Ace Director
Mr T G Thyagarajan, Chairman,CII Dakshin
Madam Khushbu Sundar, Member of the Steering Committee,CII Dakshin
Mr Gautam Vasudev Menon, Famous Movie Director
Mr R K Selvamani , President, Film Employees Federation of South India
Mr M Nassar , President , Nadigar Sangam
Distinguished Delegates
Friends from Media
Ladies and Gentlemen
Vanakkam.
It gives me immense delight to be here amongst you all.
At the outset, I Congratulate Thiru A R Rahman. Its Not just in Indian film industry, but across the world and in Oscars too, your songs evoke the aroma of India. Thanks for enthralling us for last so many decades, and continue to do so in the comming many decades too.
Friends, Films are the soul of India. We love our film stars. We call them Heroes and Heroines. We closely associate ourselves with the roles our film stars play. The struggles of fishermen played by the legendary MGR , or the efforts of VOC played by Shivaji Ganesan brings the reel life closer to real life. The make believe world created by the great NTR and Dr Rajkumar, or Mohanlal keep us enthralled. The southern film industry has truly enriched the Indian film industry.
Maniratnam ji’s Movies like Nayakan, Anjali, Roja, Bombay have become the milestones.On the strong shoulders of such senior film makers, today’s vibrant film industry stands tall. The new age filmmaker’s like Gautam Vasudev Menon are establishing themselves as the worthy successors of this great tradition.
Here , I wish to remember the great Dileep Kumar, Punit Rajkumar, Sumitra Bhave , the great Lata Mangeshkar and many others, who recently left us . This year India is also celebrating the Birth Centenary of legendary film maker Sh Satyajit Ray. The world of movies and entertainment shall ever be indebted to these great stalwarts.
Friends, India is one of the fastest growing Media and Entertainment market in the world. There is an explosion of entertainment in various forms and formats. Silver screens, multiplexes, TV screens , smartphones , DTH, OTT. So many choices for viewers and so many options for creative entrepreneurs. Animation, Gaming, VFX and the OTTare providing new opportunities. Indian film industry produces highest number of films in the world every year. It gives bread and butter to millions of people. Contribution of Indian film industry in our nation building is immense. Our Government acknowledges this.
That is why, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, our government is completely supportive of the industry. We have taken many key policy decisions to continue this success story:
The government has facilitated signing of co-production treaties of India with 15 different countries, for co-producing films with Indian film makers.
To facilitate shooting in India, a single window clearance Mechanism has been created with Film Facilitation Office .
India is also emerging as one of the major destination for high end services like animation, VFX, editing , dubbing and sub-titling. Lots of Hollywood movies like Jungle Book, Life of Pie, Skyfall and many more got their VFX and animation in India.
Friends, India is full of talent. We just have to find them, and give them opportunity. In the recently held IFFI Film Festival at Goa, during this Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we provided 75 talented young film makers a platform to interact with top names from world cinema.
Our government under Prime Minister Modiji is committed to fast growth of Media and Entertainment Industry , and welfare of all those working in it. In last eight years , our government has effectively demonstrated ‘ Sabka Saath- Saabka Vikas- Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas’.
The Start Up India and the great march of Unicorns., The Digital India, The Atmanirbhar Bharat and being Vocal for Local.
India is moving ahead, but along with our Indian values. India is surging ahead, but along with our Bharatiya Ethos. South India with its great history and heritage, art and culture, and a strong push in technology, is very well positioned to contribute effectively in Media and Entertainment Industry.. In this era when ‘ Content is King’ and ‘ Language no longer a barrier’ , there is huge opportunity . Go and grab it. I will be happy to engage with all of you to work collaboratively and collectively for the benefit of this wonderful sector.
With these words, Let me once again express my happiness for this opportunity to interact with you.
Thank You
Jai Hind.
Jai Bharat